Grow Chess — and Life Skills!

Inspiring, structured chess classes that build confidence, focus, and problem-solving skills — available online or in person.

Trusted by over 30,000 parents to 10x results of time and money invested in learning.

Beyond the Game: Confidence, Focus, and Fun

Chess4Life helps children thrive both on and off the chessboard. Every class combines expert instruction with a growth mindset — teaching patience, planning, and perseverance. Partnered with Chess House, families can now combine great chess equipment with great coaching for a complete learning experience.

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Confidence through practice

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Focus through challenges

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Joy through learning

Membership Levels

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Premium
Starts at $159/mo

(eligible for youth ages 6-15 with minor exceptions)
FREE 1:1 initial assessment with experienced trainer (valued $75+)
Progress Chart tracking in parent portal
Weekly 1 hour small-group training
Earn Level Awards (including Level Medals, t-shirt, etc)
Access to the proprietary Chess4Life Learning platform to accelerate your progress
Life skill/mindset of success integration to build transferable skills
1:1 support calls with your child’s trainer/Chess4Life coaching team as needed
Use Code “ChessHouse” to get 50% off your child’s first month
(you may have the option to join an in-person class if close to one of the Chess4Life training centers)

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Premium Plus
From $379/mo (by interview)

- (eligible for youth ages 7-17 with minor exceptions)
Everything in Premium and…
1:1 coaching session (90 minutes) with experienced chess4life trainer monthly
1:1 initial goal setting with National Master and champion trainer Elliott Neff
Ongoing guidance to help you achieve your goals
FREE entry to Chess4Life tournaments (online as well as in-person if you are able to attend our in-person locations)
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“Chess4Life has been a game-changer for our son. His focus and confidence have grown so much — and he loves every class!”
— Parent of a 10-year-old Premium student

Trusted by over 30,000 parents to 10x results of time and money invested in learning.

Chess4Life curriculum has helped many thousands of students progress in chess & life skills. Designed originally by Founder & CEO, National Master Elliott Neff, this curriculum and approach to learning continues to be refined and is a core part of the Chess4Life experience. This framework is designed to lay a solid foundation of understanding that allows for long-term success and enjoyment in chess.

Many parents report their child has significantly improved in the ability to focus on homework, is more confident, and embraces a growth mindset. Others have reported positive progress in school, leading to scholarships, extremely high scores on math SAT and other tests. Many former students are now succeeding as software developers, IT professionals, startup serial entrepreneurs, business executives, engineers, doctors… other students have gone on to win state and national championship titles, but more importantly, are succeeding in their life careers!